Timer4 vs Decibels Sound Level Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timer4
This app offers a unique timer experience by automatically adjusting countdown durations based on your device's orientation. Simply rotate your phone to switch between preset intervals with a physics-driven interface and immersive haptic feedback.
- Physics-based interface
- Instant duration switching via rotation
- Smart motion detection
- Immersive haptic feedback
- Customizable timer presets
- Intuitive orientation control
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Timer4 is an innovative timer app that automatically sets the countdown based on your device’s orientation. Using CoreMotion, it precisely detects angles and instantly switches presets with a physics-driven UI that reacts to gravity. - Upright → 5 minutes - Left → 10 minutes - Upside down → 30 minutes - Right → 1 hour Just rotate your device to switch durations instantly, without pressing any buttons. # Key Features - Physics-based interface Experience objects that bounce and collide naturally as they react to gravity. The interface stays level and smoothly rotates when the device changes orientation. - Instant duration switching Switch between commonly used timer intervals simply by rotating your device, no menus or settings required. - Smart motion detection Powered by advanced CoreMotion tracking for precise, responsive, and seamless orientation changes. - Immersive haptic feedback Feel realistic tactile responses when objects collide with boundaries. # Perfect For Pomodoro focus sessions Cooking and baking Workout intervals Meditation and stretching Study and break cycles Brewing tea Quick reminders All four orientations can be customized to fit your personal workflow. Easy — Set the time just by rotating Intuitive — Orientation determines the duration Beautiful — Smooth animations and realistic physics Flexible — Premium customization for power users Change the way you use timers. Experience Timer4 now. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Decibels Sound Level Meter
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Sound Level Meter is an iOS tool for everyday environmental noise measurement—see levels in the field, keep a log, and share a polished Pro report when you need one. Features • Live A-weighted sound level with Fast / Slow time weighting • Session stats: energy-style average (LAeq) and peak (LAmax-style) • Acoustic calibration offset to align with a reference source • History with custom titles and optional location notes • Export CSV / JSON and Pro PDF measurement reports • Education: hearing & decibels, typical noise level ranges Good for Home and office background noise, street/neighbor logging, DIY checks around renovations or equipment, quick reference notes and sharing. Disclaimer Readings are estimated from the phone microphone and software. Results vary with device, mic sensitivity, handling, wind, reflections, and calibration. Outputs are for personal reference, logging, and sharing only—not legal metrology, certified lab reports, or compliance determinations. Use a calibrated standard sound level meter and qualified professionals when precision matters.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Timer4 at Free against Decibels Sound Level Meter's $0.99. Decibels Sound Level Meter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (17 vs 26.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Timer4 is free to download; Decibels Sound Level Meter costs $0.99 up front. Timer4 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Decibels Sound Level Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Timer4 | Decibels Sound Level Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 3.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Goateraction | NAICAI LI |
In-app purchases
Timer4
- Lifetime Access$4.99
Decibels Sound Level Meter
No in-app purchases





